20 Cozy Chicken Dinners

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Nothing beats a warming, cozy chicken dinner on a long winter night! I’m always reaching for something nourishing and hearty this time of the year! Whether it’s a busy weeknight or a relaxing weekend, everyone can use a delicious chicken dish.

This collection of 20 chicken recipes has something for everyone, including some family favorites like Oven-Roasted French Garlic Chicken, Creamy Mushroom Chicken, and Creamy Mushroom Stew. You’ll find warming soups alongside easy casserole dishes and hearty roasted chicken.

Dive into this spectacular spread of chicken dinner recipes you’re sure to enjoy again and again! Click on any image to go straight to the recipe!

a large pot on a table filled with creamy soup

Creamy, Smoky Chicken Stew

Nothing beats a bowl of warming and hearty stew on a cold winter day! This creamy chicken stew with bacon bits, parmesan cheese and white wine is going to be your new favorite! It’s hearty, creamy, smoky, savory and so delicious! Made with chicken breast, smoked bacon, mushrooms, lots of garlic, thyme, rosemary, cream, and parmesan cheese. Enjoy it with toasted bread, biscuits, or rice.

a close up image of roasted French Garlic Chicken, with garlic and herbs

Oven-Roasted French Garlic Chicken

One of my all-time favorite chicken recipes! Easy, oven-roasted French garlic chicken, made with garlic, shallots, thyme, rosemary, and white wine. You’ll fall in love with this easy chicken recipe from the first bite! The aroma alone is mouthwatering!

A large pot of creamy chicken soup on a table with a bowl of soup and fresh herbs.

‘Marry Me’ Creamy Chicken Soup

One spoonful of this hearty and cozy chicken soup will have you wanting to marry the chef! My creamy and smoky ‘Marry Me’ Chicken Soup is an instant hit! It’s made with smoky bacon bits, smoked cheddar cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, tender chicken, bits of pasta, and loads of garlic. A combination of the most delicious flavors! This creamy chicken soup is perfect for cozy nights in.

An overhead view of creamy mushroom roasted chicken in a white casserole pan; on a table.

Creamy Mushroom Chicken Casserole

An aromatic and creamy chicken dinner you’ll be coming back to again and again! My easy, creamy mushroom chicken is made with roasted bone-in chicken, baked over a bed of creamy mushroom sauce with garlic, herbs, white wine, and cream. Enjoy this chicken dinner with pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes, dipping each bite of chicken into the rich mushroom sauce!

meatball recipe made with turkey and mushroom gravy

Turkey Meatballs in Mushroom Gravy

This recipe is originally made with ground turkey, but ground chicken will work great, too. The juiciest and most delicious meatball recipe ever! My turkey meatballs with creamy mushroom sauce are bound to become family favorite! The meatballs are seasoned with grated onion for extra moisture and fresh dill and parsley.

skinny chicken fettuccine alfredo with garlic paprika chicken breast

Creamy Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo

The best-ever recipe for skinny chicken fettuccine alfredo with the creamiest alfredo sauce, made without any heavy cream! If you’re looking for a restaurant-quality chicken pasta dish, this recipe is for you!

an overhead view of roasted, stewed chicken in a rich gravy, in an oval casserole pan; on a table with fresh herbs and bowls

Stewed Chicken & Potatoes

A hearty, warming, and delicious one-pot chicken dinner recipe! Easy stewed chicken and potatoes with a rich and creamy mushroom gravy is bound to become a family favorite! This Eastern European dish is made with potatoes, mushrooms, sour cream, garlic, and bone-in chicken. It’s baked in the oven until the potatoes are tender and the chicken skin is golden and crispy! Serve with pickled vegetables on the side for an authentic culinary experience!

a pot of creamy soup on a table with bowls, herbs, and various ingredients

Creamy Lemon Orzo Chicken Soup

A rich, creamy, and lemony soup you can enjoy year-round! You’ll love this creamy lemon orzo chicken soup with lemon zest, orzo pasta, juicy chicken, parmesan cheese, and fresh herbs. It’s packed full of incredible lemon flavor! Enjoy this lemon chicken soup with more parmesan cheese on top and a side of crispy, toasted bread.

ukrainian chicken rice or chicken plov in copper pan

Easy Chicken Rice Pilaf (Plov)

You’ll love this easy, one-pan dinner dish! Sharing my mom’s easy and delicious chicken rice pilaf recipe, or ‘chicken plov’ as it’s called in Ukraine! This aromatic Ukrainian recipe is made with chicken, onion, carrots and rice seasoned with just a touch of pepper and coriander. It’s an easy rice dish that you can have ready in no time!

several bowls of creamy chicken soup on a table

Smoky Chicken Gnocchi Soup

Seriously, the best chicken gnocchi soup you’ll ever have! This incredible creamy chicken soup is an instant hit with everyone, even kids! My smoky bacon creamy chicken gnocchi soup is made with bacon bits and smoked paprika to add that smoky flavor; lots of parmesan cheese; cream, garlic, spinach and more! You’ll love it from the first bite!

a baking sheet filled with maple dijon chicken and sweet potatoes, with maple syrup

Maple Dijon Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner

This incredible maple Dijon chicken sheet pan dinner is super easy to make and so delicious! It’s made with bone-in chicken, sweet potatoes, brussels sprouts, and smoky bacon bits, all coated in a delicious maple glaze!

pepper and chicken rice in copper casserole

One-Pan Pepper & Chicken Rice

Get ready to be wowed with this easy, one-pot pepper and chicken rice dish! It’s so aromatic, flavor-packed and delicious, made with bone-in chicken thighs and drumsticks, fried to golden perfection and seasoned with smoked paprika. The chicken is baked in the oven over a bed of pepper rice seasoned with tons of Italian spices and more smoked paprika! With just 30 minutes of prep time, this easy, one-pot dinner recipe is bound to become a family favorite!

a round pan on a table with creamy orzo and meatballs

Tuscan Meatballs in Creamy Orzo Pasta

This recipe is originally made with ground turkey, but ground chicken will be fantastic, too! This quick and easy dish is a new favorite of mine! Rich and creamy Tuscan meatballs with orzo pasta – you’ll love this easy dinner recipe. Made with juicy turkey meatballs seasoned with thyme, rosemary, and garlic; a rich and creamy Tuscan sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, parmesan, and garlic; and orzo pasta, all cooked together on one pot.

thai chicken dinner recipe with mango, chilis, curry sauce and white rice

Coconut Mango Chicken Curry

This easy, 30-minute chicken dinner recipe is a family favorite! Creamy coconut mango chicken curry recipe with juicy chicken, sweet mango and a warming curry sauce! I love to enjoy this chicken curry with a squeeze of fresh lime juice and fresh cilantro over a bed of white rice. Not only is this chicken recipe delicious, it’s also so aromatic and warming!

a plate of chicken skewers with roasted potatoes and creamy dipping sauce, on a table

Baked Chicken Skewers with Roasted Potatoes

Looking for an easy and delicious chicken sheet pan dinner? Look no further than my Baked Chicken Skewers with oven roasted potatoes, served with an easy, homemade ranch dip. The chicken is marinated in a creamy sauce with fresh dill, parsley, and smoked paprika; and the potatoes are seasoned with the same spices and herbs. And the creamy ranch dip really helps brings everything together!

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Baked Cheesy Chicken Piroshki

These are amazing!! Extra creamy and cheesy bacon and cheese chicken piroshki – great baked or deep-fried! These Ukrainian savory hand pies are made with a soft yeast dough and filled with a mixture of shredded rotisserie chicken, bacon bits, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, green onion, dill, and parsley.

a large oval casserole with roasted chicken with oranges and cranberries

Easy Cranberry Orange Roasted Chicken

You’ll fall in love with this easy chicken dinner recipe from the first bite! Easy orange cranberry roasted chicken with garlic, onion, thyme, and rosemary. It’s easy enough for everyday meals and fancy enough for holiday company! The roasted chicken is super juicy, perfectly seasoned, and complemented by the tart cranberries and zesty orange slices.

closeup of creamy chicken pot pie

Easy Chicken Pot Pie Noodles

Imagine enjoying the creamy, comforting flavors of a classic chicken pot pie just out of the oven – that’s what you’ll get with this easy chicken breast recipe! This creamy and smoky take on chicken pot pie in the form of a pasta dish is simply mouthwatering! There are so many things going for this dish, starting with the creamy noodles and juicy chicken breast.

a pan filled with chicken, pasta and mushrooms

Creamy Mushroom Chicken Pasta

This easy, creamy mushroom chicken pasta recipe is an instant hit! It’s made with juicy chicken breast and pasta coated in a creamy mushroom and garlic sauce. You can use any type of pasta for this recipe, too. If you’re looking for a great chicken breast recipe, this pasta dish is for you! This is one of my personal favorites!

oven roasted chicken and potatoes in casserole

Easy Potato & Chicken Casserole

This incredibly delicious and creamy baked chicken casserole with baby potatoes is made with simple, everyday ingredients. The flavors and aromas of this chicken recipe will have your mouth watering long before it’s done! And the best part? You can have it in the oven in 20 minutes! When your life is hectic and busy, this is just the dish you need.

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